AML Analyst

About the role

The AML Analyst is responsible for conducting AML/CFT customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence for the onboarding of investors into funds, and clients of custody, registry and fund administration services. This role involves reviewing and processing applications, conducting periodic reviews of existing investor and client due diligence, monitoring transactions for suspicious activity, and maintaining accurate AML/CFT records to support regulatory reporting and audit requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting AML/CFT customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) for the onboarding of investors into funds, and clients of custody, registry and fund administration services, including escalating exception matters where required
• Reviewing and processing applications for investment in funds
• Conducting periodic and trigger-based reviews of existing investor and client due diligence to ensure records remain current and complete
• Monitoring investor and client transactions for unusual or suspicious activity, and escalating matters in line with the AML/CFT Programme
• Managing investor, client and applicant queries relating to AML/CFT documentation requirements
• Managing and responding to general information requests and proactively engaging with clients, investors and investment managers for further information where required
• Maintaining accurate and complete AML/CFT records to support regulatory reporting, assurance and audit requirements
• Escalating matters requiring risk assessment, policy interpretation or programme-level decisions
• Assisting in the preparation of AML/CFT-related regulatory reporting documentation
• Identifying and recommending improvements to onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes

About you

We're looking for someone experienced in AML/CFT or compliance role, with an understanding of regulatory requirements. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and be able to confidently communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to achieve outcomes. You may not know everything but demonstrate a willingness to learn and an eagerness for continuous improvement.

For the role, we need someone with:

• An understanding of financial services and investment management systems and processes

• A relevant tertiary or related qualification

• Knowledge of compliance assurance

• Self-motivation and ability to work independently

About us

Adminis provides investment administration and custody services delivered by a dynamic and experienced team using a state-of-the-art investment accounting and administration platform. We are an innovative and growing company keen to lead a step-change in the quality, efficiency, and sophistication of the financial services industry in New Zealand and Singapore. We provide a unique investment management platform for Fund Administration and for Individually Managed Accounts, with services including investment accounting and administration, custodial services, wrap administration, registry services, PIE fund compliance services, and fund hosting services.